Quiz: If You've Only Eaten 8/30 of These Foods, We'd Guess You're a Picky Eater: HowStuffWorks

If You've Only Eaten 8/30 of These Foods, We'd Guess You're a Picky Eater

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By: Ian Fortey

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Food is a tricky thing, isn't it? Most of us enjoy eating, and of course, we need to eat to live, but there is a whole lot of food out there. Think about how someone from 500 years ago would react if they could walk into a modern grocery store and see the endless selection of bizarre and unusual things we all take for granted every day. Way back when, you had meat and bread and some basic fruits and vegetables. The supply line to other countries was tenuous and slow, so getting exotic foods was sparse and expensive. And 500 years ago, no one could have dreamed up a can of Pringles or some Go-gurt.

As food fanatics in the modern age, many of us have the luxury of being spoiled for choice. We can get fresh produce year-round, even in the winter. We can have ready-to-eat meals and produce from the other side of the planet. We have every taste and every flavor you could imagine. But the downside of that is that sometimes it's all too much. Sometimes you don't want to risk eating a food you're not used to. Sometimes your palate isn't ready. So let's see how picky an eater you truly are. Dig in and take the quiz!

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Escargot sounds a lot fancier than saying snails. Have you tried any?

Never!

I love 'em!

No, thanks

I've never had them but I'd try them.

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Haggis is one of the most famous dishes from Scotland. What's your opinion of it?

Isn' that a sheep's stomach and oatmeal and stuff? No, thanks!

It's actually not bad.

I might try a little bite.

I've tried it before.

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Would you like a raw oyster?

Noooo!

Got a lemon wedge?

Yeah, they're OK.

I have never had oysters, but I'll them.

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Some people love avocado and some don't. How about you?

I don't like veggies.

It's the best!

I do like guacamole.

I haven't eaten it a lot of different ways, but it's OK.

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Is mayonnaise the best condiment or the worst?

Haaaaate it

So good!

It's OK mixed in other things.

I've had a good aioli before.

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Have you ever chowed down on tripe?

I don't even know what that is.

Yes!

Oh, that's gross.

Can't say that I have

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Have you ever tried some pickled pig's feet?

I refuse to believe that's a real food.

That sounds so good.

I have not and probably won't.

I'd try one!

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We just popped open a can of Spam. Are you in?

No no no no no!

Oooh, fry some up!

I mean, if that's all there is

Sure!

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Have you tried ruby chocolate?

What the heck is that?

I will eat all chocolate all the time!

Nope

I have tried it, but it was meh.

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Many people like sushi. Have you ever tried raw eel or unagi?

Blech

I like it!

I've not tried that one yet.

I think I have had it.

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Insects are becoming more popular as a food these days. Have you tried crickets?

Bugs aren't food!

I have! They're kind of nutty.

I want to say, no, thanks

I might try them.

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Steak is super popular, but what are you feeling about steak tartare?

Say what?

Delicious!

Raw meat? Yeah, no.

I'd have to be in the right mood for it.

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Are you a fan of falafel?

No, thanks!

I love it!

It's not bad.

I like it once in a while.

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Have you ever put together a sandwich with mac and cheese loaf?

I would never!

I loved that as a kid!

I'd rather not

Sure, why not?

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Have you ever put sriracha on something to give it a little kick?

I hate heat!

I do it all the time.

I'd rather use Tabasco.

Once in a while

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They say frog's legs taste like chicken. Can you confirm that?

I have no clue.

They really do taste like chicken!

Not my cup of tea, I'm afraid

I want to find out!

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People eat pumpkin pie all the time. Have you ever eaten roasted pumpkin?

That's a thing?

I've tried it before.

I've had pumpkin tempura.

Not yet

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Rocky Mountain oysters are pretty popular in some states. Have you tried any?

I don't like seafood.

Oh, yeah

No, I know what those really are.

They're better than you'd think.

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Caviar can cost an arm and a leg. Have you given it a shot?

Fish eggs? Not in this lifetime.

I love caviar.

I don't think it's worth the money.

It's OK.

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Canadians have made poutine — fries with gravy and cheese — pretty popular. Are you down?

Sounds gross

It's the best food ever!

I've tried some.

You can't eat it a lot, but it's good.

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Is liver the food for you?

Noooooooo!

I mean, I've had it before.

I really don't like it.

It can be OK if you make it right.

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There's always a new health food on the horizon. Have you ever tried acai berries?

I sure haven't!

I've had them.

Just in juice

Maybe?

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When it comes to meat, most people go for beef, pork and chicken. Have you had goat?

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